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According to today's guest, Chester Elton, creating a workplace surrounded by gratitude may boost overall performance. In his latest book, Leading with Gratitude, Chester mentions that new research shows gratitude increases engagement, strengthens bonds, and reduces turnover. What's the best and quickest way to implement this? Everything should start with you. Chester Elton has spent two decades helping clients engage their employees to execute strategy, vision, and values. He has been called the "apostle of appreciation" by Canada's Globe and Mail, "creative and refreshing‚" by the New York Times, and a "must-read for modern managers" by CNN. For a lighthearted episode that will not fail to inspire, join Chester and me on Get Yourself Optimized. The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/287

The impossible only remains true for those who never dare. In today's Get Yourself Optimized episode, my guest, Steve Sims, shares incredible stories on how he ended up working for Sir Elton John and Elon Musk, sent people down to the seabed to observe the wreck of Titanic, closed a private museum in Florence to have pasta and get serenaded by Andrea Bocelli, and more. According to Steve, you have to ask for what you dream of, not merely what you think you can get. Steve Sims is a best-selling author of Bluefishing: The Art of Making Things Happen and a sought-after coach. He's spoken for a variety of networks, groups, and associations and even the Pentagon– twice! Tune in for some great business advice from someone who has dared to thrive. The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/286

Today's Get Yourself Optimized guest wrote a special list when he was sixteen while he was in a wheelchair after surviving an accident at work. That same list is what changed his life and brought him where he is today. On top of that, that same list has also helped others follow suit and change their lives, too! Yuval Abramovitz is an Israeli author, reporter, actor, and media persona. His TEDx talk, The List, is a must-watch, especially for those who have a burning desire to be more, do more, and experience more in life. Tune in for an inspiring interview. The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/285

Conflict and argument are normal in every relationship. It only becomes a problem when both parties refuse to resolve or settle their differences. In this Get Yourself Optimized episode, relationship coaches, Jocelyn and Aaron Freeman, introduce the term "The Argument Hangover" and how to cure it. The Freemans are known as the "couple that coaches couples." They have worked with celebrities, public figures, and thousands of couples worldwide. They are the founders of Empowered Couples University and authors of The Argument Hangover, which hits shelves in February. For powerful strategies you can use to make communication and appreciation a priority, tune in! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/284

Today's Get Yourself Optimized guest is inspiring. After being choked out during a jiu-jitsu training session, Sean Entin consequently suffered a stroke. He started the long road to recovery that taught him a lot about body and brain function. Sean launched the StrokeHacker community on Facebook. It's an online network for stroke survivors to share their stories, accomplishments, and tips for improving their health and overall wellness. With his partner, Taylor Smith, Sean created the podcast, Adventures in Health. In this episode, tune in as Sean shares his road to recovery and what's keeping him busy and thriving since his injury. The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/283

Learning how to defend yourself can save your life. Martial arts, weaponry, and basic self-defense techniques are a few things you can master. But before conquering these areas, remember that the most crucial facet of self-defense is your mindset. In this Get Yourself Optimized interview, Tim Larkin shares some kickass SEAL training secrets. I joined Tim's training called Target Focus Training or TFT back in 2012, when I joined Tony Robbins Platinum Partners' retreat. That training has stuck in my mind and is filed away, just in case, God forbid, I should ever be attacked. A former military intelligence officer, Tim was part of a beta group that redesigned how Special Operations personnel trained for close combat. He has a 25-year career where he has trained people in 52 countries to deal with imminent violence. Tune in! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/282

2020 was a year of massive shifts and changes on a global scale. When most of us haven't experienced change as massive as what we've all currently witnessed, it takes a healthy mindset to survive, adapt, and, sometimes, even thrive. In this episode, I've enjoyed interviewing Toni Galardi, the author of The LifeQuake Miracle: Awakening to Your True Purpose in Times of Personal and Global Upheaval. Toni is an expert on resilience through tough economic times and health challenges, career coaching, and helping people find their real purpose. In her book, she aims to help people develop resilience through sudden change, heal addictive coping mechanisms, and more. For a good dose of light and inspiration, join us on today's episode of Get Yourself Optimized. Tune in! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/281

Scent, emotion, and memory are all intertwined in our brain chemistry. I completely agree with today's Get Yourself Optimized Guest, Tamar Weinberg, that a good scent can easily alter anyone's mood. Tamar is an author, mother, and founder of TAMAR, a fragrance brand designed for who you are, not who they want you to be. She's determined to show the world that the key to happiness and self-improvement is loving and accepting your most authentic self (and smelling good while doing it).In her journey to create Tamar, the perfume that bears her name, she was convinced that fragrance isn't all about how you present yourself to the world. Fragrance is also an inward journey. Tune in! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/280

Running a podcast and being recognized for it is every podcaster's dream. Today's guest, Garry Meier, is an award-winning radio and podcast host, and he's here today on Get Yourself Optimized to share some of his biggest pieces of advice from his successful career. Garry is a Chicago-based radio personality who has been active in Chicago radio since 1973. He is well known for being part of the highly successful radio duos "Steve & Garry" and "Roe and Garry." He also hosted shows on WFYR, WYEN, WLUP, WCKG, WGN, and WGN.FM at various times in his career. The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/279

The Akashic Records hold the collective consciousness of all the beings who have ever lived on the earth across all time. Imagine how much information that could be. Some of our most profound questions about life and ourselves are contained by this magical database. Here to expound more on this topic is my guest, Anne Marie Pizarro. Anne Marie is a registered nurse, holistic practitioner, and Akashic Records Reader and Teacher. In her words, Akasha is essentially a field of energy that surrounds every living being. If you're curious about how this universal computer stores every soul's thoughts, memories, experiences, past lives, present circumstances, and future potential, don't miss out on today's episode of Get Yourself Optimized. The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/278